Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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